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How to Use this Manual 
These  symbols  are on some of your 
controls: 
Windshield  Wipers 
Windshield  Washer 
Windshield  Defroster 
Rear  Window  Defogger 
Ventilating  Fan 
Power  Window 
w 
3f 
1+1 
These  symbols  are  used  on warning 
and indicator lights: 
Engine  Coolant 
Temperature 
Battery  Charging 
System 
Fuel Engine  Oil  Pressure 
Anti-Lock  Brakes 
Here are  some  other  symbols  you 
may see: 
Fuse 
Trunk 
or Liftgate  Release e 
I 
n Lighter 
Horn 
Speaker 
Hood  Release 
# 
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3. Horn 
The  Instrument  Panel- 
Your  Information  System 
Your instrument  panel is  designed  to let 
you lmow  at a  glance  how  your  vehicle 
is running.  You’ll how how fast  you’re 
going, 
how much  fuel  you’re  using, and 
.many  other things  you’ll  need to drive 
safely  and economically. 
The  main  components 
of your 
instrument  panel are: 
1. Light Controls 
2. Tilt Steering  Wheel  Lever 
4. Instrument  Cluster 
5. Hazard Warning  Flashers Switch 
6. Ignition Switch 
7. Gearshift  Lever 
8. Audio System 
9. Glove Box/Fuse Panel 
IO. Vents 
1 1. Vents 
12. Climate  Control/Rear  Window 
Defogger 
13. Ashtray and  Lighter 
14. Vents 
15. Audio System  Steering  Wheel 
16. Remote Trunk Release  (Option) 
17. Parking  Brake 
18. Climate  Control Steering  Wheel 
19. Turn Signal/Multifunction  Lever 
20. Hood  Release (on floor by driver’s 
Touch Controls 
Touch Controls 
door)  
     
        
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Service &Appearance  Care 
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Be careful  not  to spill  gasoline.  Clean 
gasoline 
from painted surfaces  as soon 
as possible.  See Cleaning the Outside 
of Your Oldsmobile in the Index. 
When  you  put  the cap back  on, turn  it 
to  the  right  until 
you hear  at least .three 
cliclcs . 
If you need a new  cap, be sure  to 
get  the  right  type.  Your  dealer  can 
get one for you. If you  get  the 
wrong type,  it may 
not fit or  have 
proper venting, and  your fuel tank 
and  emissions  system  might  be 
damaged. 
Checking Things Under  the 
Hood 
The  following  sections tell  you  how  to 
check 
fluids, lubricants and important 
parts  underhood. 
Hood Release 
To open  the hood,  first  pull  the handle 
inside  the  vehicle.  Then 
go 
to the  front of the vehicle  and 
release 
 the^ secondary hood release. 
Lift the hood. 
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Service & Appearance,  Care 
1 224 
Passenger Side  Underhood  Electrical  Center 
Fuse Ratin  Circuitry 
(AMP7 
1 
2 
3 
4 
5 
6 
7 
8 
9 
10 
11 
12 
13 
60. 
60 
60 
60 
20 
15 
15 
15 
15 
15 
1-5 
15  Instrument 
Panel 
Instrument  Panel 
Cooling  Fan 
Instrument  Panel 
ECM;  Fuel  Pump 
Trunk  Release 
Not  Used 
Cruise Control;  Air Conditioner  (3.4L  Only) 
Engine  Emission  Controls 
Transmission Torque  Converter  Clutch 
Electronic  Ignition  System 
ECM 
Fuel  Injectors 
Relay 
14 
15 
16 
17 
18 
Circuitry 
Air Conditioner  Compressor 
Fuel  Pump 
Not  Used 
Driver Side  Engine  Cooling 
Fan Control 
Passenger  Side Engine 
Cooling  Fan  Control  
     
        
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USAGE 
Chassis  Lubrication 
Windshield  Washer  Solvent 
Hood  Latch  Assembly 
a.  Pivots  and  Spring 
b.  Release  Pawl  Anchor 
Hood  and Door 
Hinges,  Fuel  Door 
Hinge 
Weatherstrips 
FLUID/LUBRlCANT 
Chassis  lubricant  (GM Part No.  1052497  or  eql.-- ~  ~ ~, or lubricant  meeting requirements of 
NLGI Grade 2, Category  LB or  GC-LB. 
GM  OptildeenB  Washer  Solvent  (GM  Part No.  1051515)  or  equivalent. 
a. Engine  oil. 
b.  Chassis  lubricant  meeting  requirements  of NLGI  Grade 
2, Category  LB  (GM Part No. 
1052497  or  equivalent)  or  GC-LB. 
Engine  oil  or  Lubriplate  Lubricant  (GM  Part No.  1050109) 
Dielectric  Silicone  Grease  (GM  Part No.  12345579 
or equivalent). 
See 
Replacement Parts in  the Index for  recommended  replacement  filters,  valves  and spark plugs. 
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